12 42 500 Replacing Battery Positive Lead (Between Starter, Alternator and Battery Positive Terminal)

12 42 500 - Replacing battery positive lead (between starter, alternator and battery positive terminal)





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Read out fault memory of DME control unit
- Switch off ignition
- Disconnect battery negative lead 61 20 900 Disconnecting and Connecting Battery Negative Lead
- Remove intake air manifold Service and Repair





Open cover.
Release nut, remove battery positive lead (1) from battery positive terminal.
Tightening torque 12 42 2AZ 12 42 Starter Line.





Release nut and remove battery positive lead (1) from alternator.
Tightening torque 12 31 1AZ 12 31 Alternator with Drive and Mounting Parts.





Unlock plug (1) and remove.
Unfasten nut.
Tightening torque 12 41 3AZ 12 41 Starter Motor with Mounting.
Detach battery positive lead (2) from starter motor and remove.





Note:
Check stored fault messages.
Now clear the fault memory.